On Thursday 14 November, you can hear Director of Performance Rosalind Ventris perform alongside the Castalian String Quartet, the University's Hans Keller String Quartet in Residence, in 'Classical Live' on BBC Radio 3. The broadcast is produced by alumna Amelia Parker (St Hilda's College, 2012) and also features a performance by pianist and alumnus Llŷr Williams (The Queen's College, 1995).
Thursday 14th November, 1pm
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata in E major Op. 109
Llyr Williams, piano
Antonin Dvořák Quintet in Eb major, Op. 97
Castalian String Quartet
Rosalind Ventris, viola
The concert was recorded at the Cowbridge Music Festival, where Rosalind is co-Artistic Director, and the festival will be featured throughout the week on BBC Radio 3. Other concerts featuring the Castalian String Quartet and Llŷr Williams include:
Monday 11th November, 1pm
Franz Schubert Quartettsatz in C minor, D703
Ludwig van Beethoven Quartet in F minor, Op 95 ‘Serioso’
Castalian Quartet
Tuesday 12th November, 1pm
Johannes Brahms Sonata in F minor, Op. 5
Llyr Williams, piano
Wednesday 13th November, 1pm
Johannes Brahms Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann
Llyr Williams, piano
Ahead of their concert on Tuesday 26 November at the Holywell Music Room where the Castalian String Quartet will be performing Samuel Coleridge-Taylor 5 Fantasiestücke Op. 5, you can listen to the piece being performed in Friday's show.
Friday 15th November, 1pm
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor 5 Fantasiestücke Op. 5
Castalian String Quartet
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